Synonyms of interrupting

interrupting

verb

present participle of interrupt

as in intruding

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intruding
• bothering
• adding
• interposing
• cutting in
• breaking in
• chipping in
• contributing
• chiming in
• putting in
• horning in
• barging (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interrupting

They are considered heroes for interrupting the gunmen at the Islamic Center and are credited with likely saving the lives of schoolchildren and teachers. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026

Professional photos and videos boost social media engagement by interrupting users’ scrolling patterns with high-quality, relevant content. —Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

They're tuned to provide assistance without interrupting your flow. —New Atlas, 26 May 2026

Head to the Sublime Swim Up Bar, Diamond Club Pool Bar, or Oasis Beach Bar to get your sips without interrupting your beach day, or stop by Taboo Lounge and Moonlight Lobby Bar for sundowners. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026

Demand had risen by about 3 percent, triggering a surge in coal, interrupting what had been a long downward trend. —ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026

In addition to his eye for period-appropriate costumes and production design, Rosenberg has a deft ear for dialogue that flows in the way people actually talk, in varying, interrupting rhythms. —Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026

When Riley returned to the table, La La told me that his high profile in the city sometimes bugged her, because fans were always interrupting them, even sitting down at their table. —Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026

For his memorable impression, Ferrell often acted inebriated or over-the-top while performing and interrupting himself to tell random stories. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026